In gram-negative bacteria, the cell wall is thin and releases the dye readily when washed with an alcohol or acetone solution. Cytoplasm-The cytoplasm, or protoplasm, of bacterial cells is where the functions for cell growth, metabolism, and replication are carried out.
Function of the Amygdala. 1  Such spectacular demonstrations may be misleading. Stimulation of the amygdala sometimes triggers violence, but apparently it does not always or even typically trigger violence. 2  When the amygdala is damaged in humans, they lose their sensitivity to stimuli associated with strong emotions.
Effect of trauma on the amygdala. Trauma appears to increase activity in the amygdala. This region of the brain helps us process emotions and is also linked to fear responses. PTSD patients exhibit hyperactivity in the amygdala in response to stimuli that are somehow connected to their traumatic experiences.